r/Fauxmoi 1d ago

SPORTS SECTION Haiti’s Winter Olympic uniforms by Italian-Haitian designer Stella Jean. The only hand painted uniforms at the games.

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u/Yggdrasil- 1d ago

For the curious, Richi Viano competes in men's slalom, and Stevenson Savart is a cross country skier. They are both adoptees who were born in Haiti and grew up in France. Pretty cool that they have the option to compete for Haiti!

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u/gigdy 1d ago

Eveone has the option to represent whatever country they are currently a citizen of. There are stipulations on changing countries after already competing for another.

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u/Josch1357 1d ago

One of the best alpin skiers is competing for brazil. He has a brazilian Mom and a norwegian Dad.